CAW votes to merge with CEP union

Canadian Auto Workers delegates have voted unanimously to merge with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, combining two of Canada’s largest private-sector unions.
The union said Wednesday all of the 1,000 delegates voted for the merger at the CAW’s constitutional and collective bargaining convention in Toronto. read entire story

Training / Education Grant

Training/education grant of up to $500 for laid-off members
If you are affected by a layoff or related buyout, all you need to do to receive the grant is provide proof of payment for a skills training or education course (university, community college, online, or the like) to Marj Botsford at our national office (email:mbotsford@cwa-scacanada.ca Tel: 1-877-486-4292 Fax 613-820-8188) CWA/SCA Canada 7B - 1050 Baxter Rd Ottawa, ON K2C 3P1.